HailEvidence → Gem, KS → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Gem, KS on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Gem, KS on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Gem on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Gem city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 mi | Wind | 88 mph | 00:47 UTC | 2 ENE Colby, Thomas | SPC · preliminary |
| 7 mi | Wind | 62 mph | 00:49 UTC | 2 ENE Colby, Thomas | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.3 mi | Wind | 73 mph | 00:43 UTC | 1 NE Colby, Thomas | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Wind | 59 mph | 00:45 UTC | 1 SE Colby, Thomas | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Wind | 62 mph | 00:44 UTC | 1 NW Colby, Thomas | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:34 UTC | 2 SSW Colby, Thomas | SPC · preliminary |
6.3 mi, wind: “Mesonet station FW6347 Colby 2E. (GLD)”
7 mi, wind: “C0352. (GLD)”
7.3 mi, wind: “Ostmeyer_Weather_Station; AWN. (GLD)”
8.3 mi, wind: “F8773. (GLD)”
8.9 mi, wind: “My_Weather_Station; AWN. (GLD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-16?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12